On August 22, the RTYPN and Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (NCET) are putting a modern-day spin on Reno-Tahoe’s networking with the launch of Wi-Fi Wednesdays: “Connecting the Connected.”

Wi-Fi Wednesdays will be held in wireless venues throughout Reno and will feature entertaining high-tech networking tools. The August 22 premier event will be held from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Chocolate Bar at 475 S. Arlington Ave. The event will feature a YouTube video contest and a round of “speed networking,” a twist on the “speed dating” concept that helps facilitate numerous one-on-one introductions in a short period of time. The evening will also feature brief presentations by successful young entrepreneurs and technology professionals.

Space for the August 22 Wi-Fi Wednesdays debut is limited and reservations are preferred. Those interested in participating in the YouTube contest may submit video links (3 min. max.) to Emily@NCET.org.

Cost for the event is $5 per person for RTYPN members and $10 per person for non-members. Please send RSVPs to RSVP@NCET.org.

Wi-Fi Wednesdays is the brainchild of NCET marketing manager Emily Lowe and Robert Payne and Josh Kenzer of Twelve Horses. The inaugural Wi-Fi Wednesday is sponsored by Nevada’s Commission on Economic Development (NCED).